Instruction file imported from collective/lineage.multilingual (.github/instructions/docs.instructions.md). Copyright stays with the author.

Backend addon documentation standards

0. General guidelines

Always read the general rules for Plone documentation in ./general/docs.md

1. All files

• ALWAYS use emojis in section titles for a friendly tone.
• ALWAYS recommend using make commands for installation and starting the project:
  • ALWAYS recommend using make install to install the project, as this handles all dependencies and setup.
  • ALWAYS recommend using make start to start the Plone process, as this ensures proper configuration.
• NEVER recomend using pip install, uv add or uv pip directly.
• NEVER edit the paragraph refering to cookieplone. Usually starting with Generated using.

2. README.md at the top level of the repository

• Must provide a clear overview of the addon
• Will be viewed on GitHub
• Will be viewed also on PyPI
• Must provide installation instructions for end users.
• Must provide installation for developers willing to contribute to this add-on.
• Must describe the features.
  • Example:
    • ✅: - Register a behavior providing additiional fields representing contact information .
    • ❌: - Behavior .
  • Review the code if necessary to explain it.

3. docs/README.md

• Must provide detailed documentation for developers documenting the project